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of
Tourism, Art and Culture, Rajasthan in Bikaner during January each
year. Camels, the stalwart of the desert give an unmatched performance
in the festival, bringing the desert town to life with its spell
binding display of graceful parades, camel races, camel dances and
many other camel acrobatics.
The
fair is celebrated twice a year in the little desert citadel of
Deshnok, in honour of Goddess Karni Mata, the tutelary deity of the
Bikaner royal house. The devotees gather at Deshnok during the
Navratra, in March/April and September/October and the fair is held
on the ninth day of Navratra, amidst the chanting of hymns and
prayers, devotees offer their prayers and the celebrations have a
distinct religious flavor. 
Its held during the full moon of kartik (Nov). The devotees
come to take a holy dip in the lake. At this time, all the fifty ghats
bordering the lake are crowded. In addition to the worship of saint
Kapil Muni, the propounder of Sankhya, one of the six major
philosophical schools, thousands of people also visit the cattle fair
held here at this time.
The
festival of maidens and married women. Women attired in their best
costumes and jewelers, pray to Gauri, an incarnation of Goddess
Parvati. This eighteen day long festival begins the day after
holi. Married women pray for the well being and long life of their
husband and the young ladies seek the blessings for a life partner of
their choice. Processions of Gauri, are taken out with pomp and
gaiety from Junagarh and the old city. Women sing
melodious folk songs, accompanied by musicians and bands.
of
its direct connection with the foundation of this city. It serves to
commemorate this historical fact and shows gaiety and involvement of
people. Despite sand-storms and slightly hot climate people
celebrate the festival with traditional flavour. Sky remains full of
KITES of varying colours, shapes and sizes. People of all ages
participate with zeal and vigour in this fest. It generally falls in
April/May, date relying on Hindu calendar.